Sergeant Richard A. Maguire, 20-year-old son of Mrs. Henrietta S. Cook of No. 226 San Marco Ave., has arrived home after almost a year of combat duty with the U.S. 1st Calvary Division on the Korean battlefront.

Young Maguire left in December 1948 for Japan, and on July 18th, 1950, his division (1st Calvary, with the U.S. Eighth Army) landed at Pohang, South Korea, on a 10-day notice, believed a record for mounting an amphibious operation. Five days later he saw his first action, during the battle of Yongdong.

In August 1950, the mortar platoon of which Sergeant Maguire was a member was overrun by advancing Red troops on the Naktong section and was forced to withdraw.

Maguire, remaining behind to assist his wounded buddies, displayed bravery beyond the call of duty, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. He also has been honored with the Combat Infantryman's Badge and the Korean Theatre Medal for his service with the 1st Calvary Division, the famed World War II outfit.

Sergeant Maguire came home on June 30th for a 30-day furlough, after which he will report to Fort Jackson, S.C., for further orders and a possible discharge.